2018 Prius Operating Manual
2018 Toyota Prius C - Owner's Manual (600 pages). Posted on 15 Feb, 2017 by JayCee. Model: 2018 Toyota Prius C. File size: 10.11 MB.
Consumer Reports readers love the, as evidenced by its high ranking year after year in our annual owner satisfaction survey. And it’s not just the stellar fuel economy that wows folks. The Prius is also relatively roomy inside, with a large backseat, ample cargo space under its hatchback, and it boasts abundant safety and convenience equipment. Clearly, there is more to this aerodynamic green machine than meets the eye. That why we assembled this handy guide to the key things any buyer, or owner, should know about the Toyota Prius.
It gets great fuel economy Did you know the Prius gets the of any gasoline-powered car in our testing? An impressive 44 mpg overall, with 55 mpg on the highway. And, yes, we know. It’s one of the least expensive cars to own Not only does the Prius save at the pump, but overall, the sleek hybrid is among the. When factoring in depreciation, fuel cost, loan interest, insurance premiums, sales tax, and maintenance and repairs, the Prius adds up to an ultra-thrifty $0.47 a mile. Compare that number with the anti-Prius—the —at $1.77 per mile, and you’ll see why the Prius “green” isn’t just about saving gas but also saving cash. The odds are good that it will last a long time Long-haul reliability is excellent, with many owners clocking in hundreds of thousands of miles.
We have even with about 200,000 miles on the clock and found their performance was very close to the numbers recorded on brand-new examples in our original tests. You can do some basic maintenance yourself Even though the Prius has lots of high-tech hardware, it is easier to work on than you’d think. We even reduced a dealer quote of $249 for a 30,000-mile check up to just $85. Even used, the Prius is top-rated Can’t afford a new one? The 2010-2012 going. No flash in the pan, the Prius has been great for years For 11 years in a row, this fuel sipper has ranked as.
Want a 'sportier' Prius? You read that right: Toyota sells a complete line of, such as larger wheels and springs and sway bars.
You can also to look friskier. Save your money on the Prius plug-in We think you should skip the, since it only delivers about 12 miles of all-electric driving—even on a good day. Plus, it adds about $5,000 to the price of a standard Prius; by about $2,000 since its introduction. Buyers are eligible for a $2,500 federal tax credit, while it lasts, to offset some of that cost.
Still, we wouldn’t bite. Just because it says 'Prius' on the outside doesn’t mean it’s a winner Yes, there is a Prius we don’t love: the, little brother of the standard Prius. Despite returning a very impressive 43 mpg overall in our tests, the C gets a D- grade for acceleration, ride, fit and finish, and marginal performance in the IIHS small-overlap crash-test.
Rabid Prius fans? There are Prius forums where owners exchange technical information, maintenance tips, modifications—you name it. Forums such as can be a great source of hands-on insight and provide a sense of community. Consumer Reports has many resources to help you enjoy your Prius for years to come, including finding the, and.
We can also help you to track reliability trends, compare service costs in your area, and. — Mike Quincy.
On top of our basic coverage, we offer: Basic Coverage 36 months/36,000 miles (all components other than normal wear and maintenance items). Powertrain Coverage 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and airbags). Rust-Through Coverage 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal). Emissions Coverage Coverages vary under Federal and California regulations. Refer to applicable Warranty & Maintenance Guide for details.
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On top of our basic coverage, we offer: Hybrid-Related Component Coverage Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty. Refer to applicable Warranty & Maintenance Guide for details. Powertrain Coverage 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and airbags). Rust-Through Coverage 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal). Emissions Coverage: Coverages vary under Federal and California regulations.
Refer to applicable Warranty & Maintenance Guide for details. For accessories purchased at the time of the new vehicle purchase, the Toyota Accessory Warranty coverage is in effect for 36 months/36,000 miles from the vehicle's in-service date, which is the same coverage as the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For accessories purchased after the new vehicle purchase, the coverage is 12 months, regardless of mileage, from the date the accessory was installed on the vehicle, or the remainder of any applicable new vehicle warranty, whichever provides greater coverage, with the exception of car covers.
Car covers are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase and do not assume any coverage under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Each Toyota Certified Used Hybrid and Vehicle comes with a 12-month/12,000-mile limited comprehensive warranty from date of certified purchase. Each Toyota Certified Used Hybrid is covered by an 8-year/100,000-mile Factory Hybrid Vehicle Battery Warranty, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty.
Refer to applicable Owner's Warranty & Maintenance Guide for details. Additionally, all Toyota Certified Used Vehicles are backed by a 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty (from original date of first use when purchased as new). We also add a 1-year 24-hour Roadside Assistance Plan (from original date of TCUV purchase). For the enhanced peace of mind of an available Extended Vehicle Service Agreement, please visit. Here are a few of the features and benefits of the Toyota Certified Limited Powertrain Warranty:. Valid at over 1400 Toyota dealerships in the U.S. And Canada.
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Transferable at no cost for added resale value. Travel protection. Substitute transportation. Toll-free line assistance The following major components are covered by the Toyota Certified Limited Powertrain Warranty:. Engine Components. Manual Transmission.
Automatic Transmission. Axle Assembly Components. Hybrid Components.